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The third song on “Life’s a Love Song” is one I’ve been trying to get right for a few years. It’s been a staple at my shows since I wrote it but it was hard to fully embrace the quirky-ness in a recording. The classical guitar gives it it’s flavor and like a lot of the songs on this album, the backing vocals really tie it together.

The lyrics are about how life can really get in the way of what matters unless you stay conscious and connected with your loved ones (something I’m not always good at unfortunately).

“And don’t you know, we’re constantly on the go, running from one place to and fro, or talking on the phone, that’s why I don’t let you know enough how much it is I love you”.

The picture below is from the day I recorded the vocals. It was a complete rain out at the job site and I had sent everyone home. However, I was stuck there waiting on a truck to come in. So why not be productive! #songoftheday

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Welcome to Chris Cates.com. I'm an old school independent artist with lots of albums, songs, solar panels etc. This site tries to encapsulate what it is I've been doing since I played my first professional gig at 13. I post a song of the day occasionally from my somewhat excessive original song catalogue and I'm constantly recording new material when I'm not building solar farms, trying to play golf or tennis or taking care of my new twin girls.

Chris Cates – My Old Soul

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Funny Golf Songs Vol. 1

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Chris Cates – Passion and Purpose

Chris Cates – Dead Man’s Suit

Getaway Plans Anniversary Remix

Chris Cates – Triple Bogey with 17 Holes to Play – The Golf CD

Seeing Eye Band – Psychedelic School Bus

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Chris Cates – 365 Songs for 2010 Vol. 1

Chris Cates – 365 Song for 2010 Vol. 2

Chris Cates – Getaway Plans

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